a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
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cholecystokinin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | gastrointestinal hormone, gi hormones |
Examples of cholecystokinin
cholecystokinin
The chemical is called cholecystokinin and carries messages between nerve cells.
From the guardian.co.uk
The cholecystokinin antagonist proglumide enhances the analgesic effect of dihydrocodeine.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Nutritional stimulation of cholecystokinin receptors inhibits inflammation via the vagus nerve.
From the nature.com
They also cause the release of cholecystokinin, which stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.
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In contrast, if the animals are given the satiety peptides leptin or cholecystokinin-33, the hoarding behavior is reduced.
From the scienceblogs.com
Grossly fat mice seem to have smaller amounts of the hormone cholecystokinin than their skinner littermates.
From the time.com
Cholecystokinin-1 antagonists could have effects in both the peripheral and central nervous systems that might be useful in IBS.
From the nature.com
In response to the liquid meal, women with purging disorder and those who had no eating disorder had similar levels of a chemical called cholecystokinin.
From the foxnews.com
Since leptin's discovery, ghrelin, insulin, orexin, PYY 3-36, cholecystokinin, adiponectin, as well as many other mediators have been studied.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
- Cholecystokinin (CCK or CCK-PZ; from Greek chole, "bile"; cysto, "sac"; kinin, "move"; hence, move the bile-sac (gallbladder)) is a peptide hormone of the gastrointestinal system responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein. ...
- A hormone secreted in the duodenum that causes the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete lipase.
- A hormone released from the lining of the stomach during the early stages of digestion which acts as a powerful suppressant of normal eating. It is also found in the brain.
- Predominantly a gut hormone that is synthesized in the brain as well, has been shown to decrease food intake by inducing feelings of satiety.
- (KOH-lee-sis-tuh-KY-nin)
